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Elkport, IA

Iowa

Elkport is a small town in Iowa with a population of 17. Residents earn $26,458 per year, which is 65% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
17 Population 68/sq mi density
$26,458 Median Income $17,829 per capita
$64,200 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$26,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $26,458
65% lower than US avg
Home Value $64,200
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
53% lower than US avg

How Elkport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population17
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$26,458
Per Capita$17,829
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,177M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units9
Rent Burden25.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation654 ft (199 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband9.0%
Libraries9

Is Elkport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elkport receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Elkport stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elkport is $26,458, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elkport is $64,200, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Elkport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 35.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Elkport has a population of 17 with a density of 68 people per square mile. The median age is 59.9 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

17
Total Population
68
People / sq mi
59.9yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Elkport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elkport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elkport is $26,458, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Elkport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,458
65% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,829
Avg Weekly Wage$987
IRS Avg AGI$70,538

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)614
County GDP$1,177M

Business (County)

Restaurants53
Healthcare50
Retail88
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,527
1% above US avg
Cost of Living87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Elkport is $64,200, 77% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,200
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units9
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,527
1% above US avg
Effective Rate5.49%
Elkport has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall35.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation654 ft (199 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates42.7418°N, 91.2748°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19043
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.5-point margin. 9.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.7%
D 32.2%

Winner: Republican by 34.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density68/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access9.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities50
Restaurants53
Retail Stores88

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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